Find a comfortable stance and keep both feet firmly planted as you work. Furthermore dull blades increase the risk of the saw bucking so sharpening your chainsaw blades is one of the top chainsaw safety tips.
In this forward position the chain lock tightens a band around the chainsaws clutch to stop it from rotating.
How not to use a chainsaw.
The chain lock is a lever that is positioned just in front of the hand not pulling the trigger.
Whether youre learning how to use a chainsaw for the first time or on a routine job.
Dan shows you how to properly use your echo chain saw.
How to safely use a chainsaw echo usa.
Topics include choosing an appropriate saw history of saws safety features of saws saw maintenance how to run a saw and proper posture when.
Even if your chainsaw can still make it through a piece of wood the dull blades force you to use more pressure when cutting and this can wear out some of the components.
To make a cut hold the front handle with your left hand thumb wrapped underneath and grab the rear handle with your right hand.
The saw cuts best when the engine is at full throttle.
This prevents the chainsaw from accidentally starting once the engine is running.
Get in position legs apart for stability and pull back the chain brake to disengage it.
In the event of a kickback the chainsaw lifts up and your hand hits this lever and it snaps forward.
Then squeeze the throttle.
Dan shows you how to properly use your echo chain saw.
Tomorrow because proper maintenance is a key to optimum injury free use well cover how to keep your saw in tip top condition.
Keep in mind that volumes have been written on chainsaw use so were just scratching the surface here.
Learn how to operate a chainsaw to fell trees.
A safety brake located in front of the top handle which is activated automatically by your wrist in the event of a kick back.
A kick back occurs when the nose of the chainsaw bar comes in to contact with an object unexpectedly.
Today well cover the basics of how to operate a chainsaw safely.
Never operate a chainsaw on a ladder and never cut.
Wear all necessary personal protective equipment including chaps.
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